Originally Posted by
Roger Chandler
Not even close, Thomas. Only a very few [perhaps 5 maybe 6?] have reported problems online. Some problems like a stuck chuck is because they did not realize that the insert on their chuck would not fit all the way back. That in and of itself is inconsistent and not always the lathe. Some chucks fit right out of the gate, some do not. I have found not all inserts are machined to the same dimensions. With all the makes out there of chucks, I have heard Bulldog Chucks fit without mods [I cannot personally verify that] and Grizzly chucks certainly do. One owner said his Hurricane chucks fit without mods, so chuck manufacturers have different specs as well as lathe manufacturers! The key is to get knowledge, and that is available on the GGMG.
I took the spindle boss down on my G0766 as soon as I got it set up, and I use both SuperNova and Hurricane chucks, so I cannot speak to what others have posted, except they say it is their experience. I truly think people read one or five posts, do not understand the entire perspective, and make judgments that are incorrect. If you want the truth, then speak with an owner personally. You are welcome to send me a private message, and we can communicate. I have a good amount of turning on other machines......Robust American Beauty, Powermatic 3520b's, Serious SL2542, Jets 1642 evs models, 18/47 Grizzly [owned one for nearly 6 years] lots of midi's etc, so I understand what quality and performance is..........the 0766 is the real deal!